Production Planner

Production Planner

9 month contract

On-site in Redmond, WA

Must be able to work on a W2

Develops and implements production build plans by considering sales order priorities, material availability, cost, and production capacity. Partners with Production leadership to maximize output and labor of respective product line(s).

Working under moderate supervision, this position has frequent use and / or application of industry principles, theories, and concepts of production planning and requires general knowledge of industry standards.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time to ensure material is available to fulfill scheduled orders.
• Maintain sales order due dates to align with expected material availability and capacity limitations.
• Collaborate with Sales Support teams for revised priorities and rescheduling if orders are not fulfilled within the appropriate time frame.
• Ensures customer delivery requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Operations Project Managers and Material Coordinators to effectively manage engineering change implementations on the production lines.
• Actively participate in material allocations while collaborating with Sales and IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
• Performs analysis that highlights trends, drivers, and issues with Production planning. Participates in counter measures to resolve issues.
• Participates as a planning representative on the cross-functional project teams.
• Utilize planning tools to effectively and efficiently create tactical inventory and supply solutions.
• Support Production Supervisor and Leads in root-cause analysis activities related to production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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